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third perfectly sound. Lay away on a plate and observe at 

 intervals, noticing in which apple decay first starts. What does 

 this teach us regarding the way fruit should be handled ? 



6. How many broods of the codling moth are there in your 

 region? When does each appear? 



7. How would you detect and handle a case of fire blight ? 



HOME PROJECTS 



1. Make a collection of samples of all the diseases of the 

 common fruits of your locality, classifying the same as outlined 

 in the text. Describe the life history of each, extent and 

 character of the injury done by each, and the proper methods of 

 control. 



2. Spray the home orchard for the control of insects or plant 

 diseases. 



3. Visit neighboring orchards and collect specimens of all 

 insects infecting them. 



